Patient Stories

Many of our patients have stories that confirm the strong and valued commitment the Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital has to quality care. Learn more about their experiences.

Paco's Story

After 140 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, Paco finally went home with his family. While in the NICU, his parents spent every day by his side and came to see the hospital and the NICU team as their second “home and family”. Read the full story here

Aaliyah's Story

When baby Aaliyah started to have small seizures, her mother, Faustina Cavero, knew something was wrong. After her concerns were dismissed at two separate hospital emergency rooms, Mount Sinai’s experts in Pediatric Neurology diagnosed infantile spasms and immediately admitted her baby. Read the full story here

Meghan Rossiter’s Story - Gastroenterology

Delayed Growth Milestones caused by eosinophilic esophagitis reversed, thanks to team at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital. Care and expertise provided by Gastroenterologist David Dunkin, MD, and a holistic approach to treatment. Read Meghan’s story here.

Lauren Calvo’s Story - Crohn’s and IBS

Mount Sinai specialists aid preteen with Crohn’s and an Inflammatory Bone Disease. Parents appreciative of the teamwork at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, which led to treatment success. Read the full story here.

Poppy’s Story - Neonatal ICU

After 14 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, little Poppy goes home. Mom and dad call the Mount Sinai team “family” for their round-the-clock support and care. Read Poppy’s story here.

Luis’ Story

After spending 161 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, baby Luis went home with his grateful parents. Read the full story here.